CPRE Risk Management and Safety 5

Question 1

According to NRPA risk management principles, what does a 'near-miss' report primarily help an agency accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards before they cause injury or loss

Answer

Near-miss reporting is a proactive tool that surfaces hazardous conditions before they result in an actual incident.

Question 2

A park agency self-insures for claims up to $250,000 and purchases excess coverage above that threshold. This arrangement is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A large deductible or self-insured retention plan

Answer

Retaining losses up to a set deductible while purchasing excess coverage is a self-insured retention (SIR) arrangement.

Question 3

Which playground inspection type is performed daily by trained on-site staff to identify obvious hazards such as broken glass or damaged equipment?

Accepted Answer

Operational inspection

Answer

Operational inspections are quick daily walkthroughs by regular staff to spot immediate hazards before the facility opens.

Question 4

When a park employee is injured on the job, state law typically requires the agency to provide which form of coverage?

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation insurance

Answer

Workers' compensation is a mandatory employer-funded program that covers medical costs and lost wages for job-related injuries.

Question 5

A thunderstorm is approaching an outdoor sports complex. The lightning safety policy requires evacuation when lightning is detected within what standard distance?

Accepted Answer

5 miles

Answer

The widely accepted '30-30 rule' and NOAA guidance recommend suspending outdoor activities when lightning is within 6 miles, with most agency policies setting a 5- to 6-mile threshold.

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE - Certified Park and Recreation Executive Practice Test

CPRE Risk Management and Safety 5